Understanding Meds

Although ADHD remains the official term for all attention-related disorders, some people use the term “ADD” for a person who is primarily inattentive and “ADHD” for a person who is also hyperactive and/or impulsive. The medications prescribed for AD/HD work against all three symptoms, but they affect people differently. I urge you to try the medication your doctor prescribed before making any assumptions about its effectiveness.

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